Saddleback College – Summer 2006

Instructors and Contact 

MST 207: Internship Aquarium & Aquaculture Science

Ticket # 15655, Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 8:05 PM, 
Meets: May 22 – July 15 in SM 202 or other as scheduled 

 
You must also enroll in this class if you are enrolled in MST 207: CWE 168, Co-Op-Work Experience. Ticket #15695 
Contact Julie Anderson for the APC# to unlock enrollment
 
 Paul Curtis: AquaSolver Consulting,
 Phone:(760) 518-8170, Pcurtis@saddleback.edu
Julie Anderson: SM 234 Biology Lab Prep 
Phone: (949) 582-4657, Janderson@saddleback.edu
 
 

 

Course Syllabus

MST 207: Internship

Aquarium & Aquaculture Science
 

Course Description:
Combines on-campus instruction with work-based learning skills for local public, research and commercial aquariums or aquaculture facilities for on-the-job training preparation. Concurrent enrollment in CWE 168/ 169. Instructor: Julie Anderson

Co-Operative Work Experience, Aquarium & Aquaculture Science. Supervised work experience extending classroom- based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the student's occupational goal; employment related to major. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment, for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward major requirements for certificate. 

 

Text Book & Supplies:. 

1 – 1 ½” 3-ring binder for your MST 207 Manual

1 – Folder (TBA) for your final “Portfolio Project”

1 - ¾” diskette or Zip disk (IBM compatible)

 
 
This course will integrate the use of Blackboard, an electronic teaching platform, to promote the use of technology & distance education (so please bear with us as we transition to this format.)
You can enter from either “My Site” or “Bb web address” or click the icon from the on-line version of this syllabus. 
 

 
Tentative Schedule - Last update: May 15, 2006
Date 
    Lecture Topic(s) and Activity
Assignments 
Week 1 
May 22
Introduction & General Business: CWE, Forms, Field Trip Info, Policy & Evaluation. 
Aquarists KSGs (pgs 60-69) and Aquaculture Technician KSG’s (pg70-75) 

Valued Qualities & Skills Employers Seek, (pgs 4-7) 

Transferable Skills (pgs 43-45)
Move to TAS 218 for Computer Use
· Worksheet 1: Tools for “A” Student, (pgs 1-3) 

· Work-Based Learning – Worksheet 2 

· Qualities & Skills – Worksheet 3 

· Worksheet 4: Transferable Skills (pg 46)
Week 2 
May 29
 
Class Dismissed in Lieu of All Day Field Trip, June 

All Day Field Trip – Mandatory Attendance! Saturday 

 
Library Workshops –Extra Credit: Attend and submit worksheet (must be signed and dated by the workshop instructor)
Week 3 
June 5
Class Meets in TAS 218
Listening & Worksheet 5 (Pg 9-11), Communication & Worksheet 6 (pgs 12-15) , Manners & Worksheet 7 (pgs 16-18)
Notes & Summary for each site visitation & interview was handed out the 1st day of class and is posted under assignments.
Week 4 
June 12
Meet at Hubbs at 5:00pm for Work Site Tour & interview practice
· Informational Interview & Worksheet 8 (pg 19-22)
· Assignment: Profile Development for Individual (submit with Portfolio)
Week 5 
June 19
Class Dismissed in Lieu of Internship Hours &
Project Work
Bio Sketch, Cover Letter & Resume (These will be reviewed along with 7 worksheets & worksite reviews)
· Worksheet 9 – Internships …(pg37)
Week 6 
June 26
Class Dismissed in Lieu of All Day Field Trip, June 
Continue to work on additional worksheets(#8-12) & portfolio components!
Week 7  
July 3
Job Application Tools: Cover letters, Bio Sketch, Resumes, etc. (pgs 22-24)
Interview Process & Body Language (pgs 25-30) 

CWE Progress Check  

Internship- your ticket to a good job (pgs31-40)
· Technology Connection & Worksheet 10 (pgs 41-42)
· Networking for Success & Worksheet 11 (pg 47-51) 

· Collaborative Learning & Teamwork & Worksheet 12 (pgs52-58) 

· Mock Interview – Class Activity
Week 8 
July 10
Oral Presentations – Internship & Co-Op Work Experience and projects
Final Examination - Submit Completed Portfolio (2 copies, one for us for you to retain)
 
 
 
Important Dates Regarding Records & Admissions:

  No Penalty Drop: __5/30/06_

  Elect CR/NC by; _5/30/06__

  Drop with 'W' by: _6/20/06_

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Grading: 

Description
% Contribution
Activity Participation
10%
Informational Profile: Individual & Work Site Surveys
30%
Biographical Sketch
5%
Cover Letter, Resume & Interview
30%
Final Portfolio
25%
Total 
100%
 Grades are based on percent of accumulative points earned and are assigned as straight percentage; 90-100% = A, 89-78% = B, 77-68% = C etc. If you do not want a grade, you must submit a form for Credit/No Credit by the deadline. Caution* Certificate or Associate Degree candidates must take this for letter grade

Attendance:  You are expected to attend and participate at each meeting You may not miss more than 1.5 scheduled class meetings (or a total of 4.5 hrs) of absences throughout the summer semester.  This will result in an automatic Failing grade.  If you must miss a class, you are responsible for announcements and assignments as they are posted on the website.  Please check website for updates. Assignments must be made up for excused absences, only with prior approval from instructor.

Activity & Assignments:

Reading

Weekly reading assignments from manual and on-line publications

Writing

Create and submit a portfolio, resume, applicant information and other pertinent information

Complete an internship packet stating objective, goals and evaluation of internship program

Oral

Oral Interview process evaluation  

Oral presentation of your internship experience

Other 

Library use & research

Work site tours and interview

Guest Lecture(s)

 

Student Services: General Student Service Information is available at the Saddleback College Website. General, academic, and service information can be obtained by accessing the Counseling Division and Financial Aid Websites. Individual and small group counseling information such as academic planning and review of transcripts is available by appointment. All other student services are available on campus during normal business hours.

 

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:  This course meets the requirements set forth in the accessibility checklist and universal design grid provided by Special Services. The Web Pages, video presentations, textbooks and class materials used in this course are accessible to students with disabilities. If you have questions on how to make accommodations please contact Special Services, Mike Sauter. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Special Services Office in the Student Services Center. Requests for accommodation for testing must be done in a reasonable and timely fashion. Accommodated testing is given for lecture exams for students with documentation of need.

 

Office Hours: 

Julie Anderson: Bio Prep area, SM 234 and/or SM Grnhs/Aquatic Lab area, between the hours of 7:30am – 3:30 M-Th. Drop-ins can be accommodated most of the time. Best to email or leave messages on voice mail.

Paul Curtis: Contact for Appointment.